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“Our goal is that children everywhere will have the knowledge to make wise choices in the care of their bodies.” – Dr. Metten

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When Young Boys Are Curious About Their Penis

February 25, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

Has your 5-7-year-old son started asking you questions about his boy anatomy? They tend to be very curious about their penis and want everyone to know about their questions. This is normal and healthy exploration on the part of your son, but make sure you answer his questions.

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Filed Under: 5 - 7 Year Old Boys, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: 5-7 year old boys, anatomy for kids, parenting, parenting boys, Puberty, teach 5-7 year olds

Daughter in Puberty and Mom is in Perimenopause

February 18, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

If you’re a mom in her 40s and have a daughter in her early teens and in puberty, you may have noticed some similarities between what you and her are experiencing at the same time. 

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Filed Under: 10+ Year Old Girls, 13+ Year Old Girls, 8 - 9 Year Old Girls, Blog, Books, For Parents Tagged With: motherhood, parenting girls, perimenopause, preparing for puberty, Puberty

Is Your Son Prepared for Safe Sex?

February 11, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

If your son is 15+ years old, it is time to talk to him about contraception. This encouragement is not because you are concerned that he is having sex now. It is to prepare him for his future when he is no longer at home with you. We want to make sure he is making informed decisions. 

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Filed Under: Blog, Boys 15+, For Parents Tagged With: homeschool moms, homeschooling, parenting boys, sexual maturity, teenage boys

It’s Time To Teach Your Old Son About Conception

February 4, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

If you have a 15+ year-old son, it is time to talk about topics related to sexual maturity.

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Filed Under: Blog, Boys 15+, For Parents Tagged With: homeschool moms, homeschooling, parenting boys, sexual maturity, teenage boys

What Does Your Son Know About Testosterone and Ejaculation?

January 28, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

It seems natural to teach our daughters about hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, because they are part of the menstrual cycle. Changes in the levels of these hormones throughout the cycle results in a menstrual period each­ month and that is something every young girl needs to know about.

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Filed Under: 13+ Year Old Boys, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, boy puberty, parenting, parenting boys

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Dr. Shelley Metten (Dr. M) and Anatomy for Kids helps children and adolescents learn about how the amazing body works. We provide beautifully illustrated age-appropriate books and resources to teach children about their changing body.

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